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This Day in Pop Culture for May 14

1904: America Hosts Its First Olympic Games It was on this day in 1904 that the United States hosted its first Olympic Games in St. Louis, Missouri. Originally, the games … Continue Reading This Day in Pop Culture for May 14

Posted March 9, 2020 This Day in Pop Culture

This Day in Pop Culture for February 22

1980: The Miracle on Ice The term, “Miracle on Ice” references when the U.S. hockey team won the gold medal during the 1980 Winter Olympics on this day in Lake … Continue Reading This Day in Pop Culture for February 22

Posted January 10, 2020 This Day in Pop Culture

This Day in Pop Culture for January 6

1994: Skater Nancy Kerrigan is Attacked One of sport’s most bizarre events happened on this day on January 6, 1994. Just two days before the Olympic trials, American skater Nancy … Continue Reading This Day in Pop Culture for January 6